Financial Technician

Summary

About the Position: This position is located on Naval Hospital Jacksonville. The incumbent will work in the Directorate for Resource Management, Financial Management Division. Core hours will be: 6:30am to 4:00pm This is a Direct Hire Solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoW to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

• Manages the full cycle of accounts payable transactions, accounts receivable transactions, ensuring strict compliance with all applicable regulations, including the Financial Management Regulation (FMR) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Prepares and inputs journal vouchers into the financial management system to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions within the general ledger.
• Reviews financial data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making through the utilization of business tools Business Intelligence (BI) tools, GFEBS, and Advana.
• Track and monitor all budgetary transactions, maintaining comprehensive records to ensure fiscal integrity and accountability.
• Determines pay, process payroll changes, and complete related reports for civilian employees adhering strictly to Defense Civilian Personnel System (DCPS) and Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) guidelines.
• Performs time and attendance duties, which include validating and processing data, correcting errors and verify leave usage.
• Provides financial input, and analysis to process improvement projects, ensuring alignment with sound accounting principles, federal regulations, and internal control objectives.
• Reviews contracts and related financial documents to ensure compliance with federal financial management regulations, policies, and applicable laws.
• Participates in the Military Health System (MHS) cost accounting program.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the Specialized Experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Analyzing reports within accounting systems, policies, and procedures; and/or 2) Assisting with inputting journal vouchers into a financial management system; and/or 3) Utilizing accounting systems to maintain accounting data or create financial reports; and/or 4) Maintaining payroll records for personnel within an organization or agency. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.